F. C. Rein Parabolic Reflecting Ear Trumpet (Ear Horn)
This ear trumpet, made by F. C. Rein, a well-known ear trumpet maker
in London, represents an
attempt at reducing the size of ear trumpets while maintaining their
effectiveness.
The parabolic reflector measures 4⅝" in diameter and focuses the
collected sound into the tube running to the ear.
This ear trumpet measures 14" in length extended and
9¾" collapsed. This ear trumpet
dates from 1916 or soon after as the address on the nameplate is Charing
Cross Road, and F. C. Rein began using that address in 1916. |
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Close up showing the name plate on the front. It reads: "F. C. Rein &
Son, Inventors & Patentees, 30 Charing X Rd., London."
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